Francis Beckett

British journalist, writre and historian
Person human Q5480171
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Francis Beckett

Summary

Francis Beckett is a human[1]. He was born in Chenies[2]. He was born on May 12, 1945[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], author[5], historian[6], trade unionist[7], and biographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Francis Beckett was born in Chenies[2].
  • Francis Beckett was born on May 12, 1945[3].
  • Francis Beckett's father was John Beckett[10].
  • Francis Beckett held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Francis Beckett's professions included journalist[4].
  • Francis Beckett's professions included author[5].
  • Francis Beckett worked as a historian[6].
  • Francis Beckett's professions included trade unionist[7].
  • Francis Beckett's professions included biographer[8].
  • Francis Beckett was educated at University of Keele[12].
  • Francis Beckett is recorded as male[13].
  • Francis Beckett's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Francis Beckett's family name is recorded as Beckett[15].
  • Francis Beckett's given name is recorded as Francis[16].
  • Francis Beckett's official website is recorded as http://www.francisbeckett.co.uk/[17].
  • Francis Beckett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chenies[2], Francis Beckett… he was born on May 12, 1945[3]. His father was John Beckett[10].

Education

Francis Beckett was educated at University of Keele[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], author[5], historian[6], trade unionist[7], and biographer[8].

Why It Matters

Francis Beckett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Francis Beckett born?

Born in Chenies[2], Francis Beckett…

Who were Francis Beckett's parents?

Francis Beckett's father was John Beckett[10].

What did Francis Beckett do for work?

Francis Beckett worked as journalist[4], author[5], historian[6], trade unionist[7], and biographer[8].

Where did Francis Beckett go to school?

Francis Beckett was educated at University of Keele[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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